Chapter Five: The First Day Under the Sun

  Mount Buzhou, located in the center of the vast continent of Honghuang, has a towering pillar that supports the sky, which is transformed from Pangu's spine. Its height is not just millions of feet, but Pangu opened up the sky and created all things, making great contributions to heaven and earth. All things in the world have received Pangu's blessings, and many are even part of Pangu itself, shaped by the primordial spiritual energy. Therefore, Pangu should be worshiped by all things. For tens of thousands of years, everyone who comes to Mount Buzhou has spontaneously worshiped it. However, the lower half of Mount Buzhou is transformed from the corpses of 3,000 gods and demons, also with a height of millions of feet. On its surface, trees and forests thrive, with countless spiritual flowers and fruits, beasts roaming freely, and cranes flying and apes dancing, presenting a vibrant scene full of life.

  But in the waist of Bu Zhou Mountain, there was a place where mist filled the air. It was an array formed before the creation of heaven and earth. This scene was not rare on the vast land of Honghuang. Generally, when spiritual treasures were born or great gods were born, they would have pre-heavenly arrays to protect them. Unless a great god went out or a spiritual treasure was born, the array would not appear. Inside the array, there was a patch of green grass, strange flowers everywhere, two or three thatched cottages, and eight or nine elegant trees. A stone table sat on one side, with two cups of clear tea on it. Three figures were present, but the short one was leisurely. Of course, this had nothing to do with Zhuang Xiong being tied up by five flowers and thrown to the ground.

  The sun was high in the sky, and Zhuang Xiong finally woke up in a daze. Not far away, the elegant and refined Nuwa and Fuxi were drinking tea. Yes, at this moment, Fuxi was indeed elegant and refined. Zhuang Xiong could imagine that normally elegant and refined Fuxi would suddenly turn into a unreasonable and violent man once his sister-controlling soul took over, and his sister-controlling fire burned fiercely.

  Zhuang Xiong took a look at himself and found that he was fine, thanks to the specially made beast tendons that bound him. Except for the large bumps on his head and several purple bruises on his body, he didn't seem to have suffered any major injuries. Although these were special beast tendons, Zhuang Xiong was originally a primordial spirit of heaven and earth, born with divine strength. Apart from Pangu, who had opened up the sky, it was unknown who could match his power. Even the Ancestral Witch couldn't compare. So these few beast tendons didn't impress Zhuang Xiong much. However, at this moment, he wasn't thinking of breaking free. It wasn't that he couldn't escape, but rather that Fuxi and Nüwa were future great gods, especially Nüwa, the heaven-ordained sage, who was also narrow-minded. It would be better to clear up any misunderstandings quickly, lest there be endless troubles later on.

  Zhuang Xiong looked up at the sun, coughed a few times, and said: "You see, I've come out now too. Let's talk about this. Listen to my explanation, okay? I'm telling you, it was really just a misunderstanding."

  When Zhuang Xiong just woke up, Fu Xi and Nüwa had already exchanged several glances. Nüwa's eyes were full of mischievous desire, and she transmitted her thoughts to him: "Brother, this person is silly, it's really interesting, how about teasing him?"

  Fuxi's face wore a smile as he transmitted his voice, "Sister can do whatever she wants, as long as you're happy." Think about it, from having a true spirit to taking shape and coming out, every step was taken with caution, not daring to leave the formation for a single step. Sister must have been suffocated for a long time too?

  The two of them quickly discussed a countermeasure. In fact, they had been living here for a long time and had never seen an outsider before, so what kind of tricks could they play?

  When Zhuang Xiong spoke, Nüwa raised her eyelids casually and glanced at him without saying a word. Fuxi first slowly drank a sip of tea, gently put it down, and said in a very light and arrogant tone: "Don't be impatient, we haven't figured out how to deal with you yet. Even if you're eager to die, you have to wait for us to catch our breath."

  Zhuang Xiong almost choked to death, looking at the frivolous Fuxi and the arrogant Nüwa. For a moment, he was speechless. It seemed that they hadn't even said they were Fuxi and Nüwa? For a moment, Zhuang Xiong felt like he had set himself up, almost choking himself to death. However, before confirming, it's still better to address them as Fuxi and Nüwa, reminding himself not to make mistakes.

  Zhuang Xiong composed himself and asked cautiously: "Ah, I don't know what to call you two?"

  Nüwa still raised her eyelids with a hint of arrogance, her eyes scanning the scene without saying a word. Fuxi's eyebrows rose in surprise as he said, "What business do you have with us? A dying person like you has so much nonsense to spout?" He then turned his head and smiled at Nüwa, "Sister, how should we deal with this guy? His skin looks quite thick and sturdy, I reckon it's some kind of beast in disguise. This pelt would make a great fur skirt for you. The only question is whether the meat tastes good."

  Nüwa glanced at Zhuang Xiong again and said, "Making a leather skirt is fine, but spare the flesh and blood, I don't want to eat meat recently. Take out the animal tendons and make a whip for me, and grind the flesh and bones into fertilizer, my flowers can also grow more beautifully."

  The two siblings' wicked words made Zhuang Xiong's heart skip a beat, but he was even more suspicious and decided to probe further. He forced a smile and said: "Ah, I think last night's incident was just a misunderstanding. This young lady is truly one of a kind, with a beauty that can topple cities and states. In this world, there is probably only one person who is worthy of her."

  Nüwa's face suddenly turned cold, and Fuxi's expression also changed. In an instant, there were signs of darkening, and he asked: "Who are you talking about? Who in this world can match my sister? I'd like to go take a look. Can he defeat Pangu or destroy the three clans?"

  Zhuang Xiong's face suddenly showed a dark line, and he couldn't help but curse in his heart: "You're a dead sister-control freak, you have to beat Pan Gu before you can be satisfied?" Of course, Zhuang Xiong didn't dare say this out loud, so he carefully said: "I heard that at the foot of Mount Buzhou there is a great sage named Fu Xi, who is extraordinary in appearance, skilled in divination, and able to play the zither. His mastery of array magic is unmatched, and he is truly a refined and elegant person. He should be a suitable match for your younger sister. Coincidentally, he also has a younger sister named Nüwa, who would also be a good match for you."

  Zhuang Xiong's words had barely fallen when Fuxi's words came out: "What is Fuxi, I can crush him with just one little finger. In terms of playing the zither and calculating the Tao, where can he compare to me? This broken-down household also dares to think of my sister, it's simply a toad thinking of eating swan meat. As for Nuwa, I don't care about her."

  Zhuang Xiong noticed that when he finished speaking, Nuwa's face also turned black instantly, and her heart was not at ease. The two of them heard the name Fuxi without showing any surprise, but only anger. It shouldn't be Fuxi Nuwa, so it would be fine to call the man a rough guy and the beauty "sister". However, Zhuang Xiong didn't notice that the big man's words were spoken out of habit, meaning his answer was already thought out, no matter who Zhuang Xiong mentioned, he would scold him in the same way. Nuwa's black face wasn't just because of what Zhuang Xiong thought, for example, her brother's mouth had no filter.

  But Zhong Xiong didn't think much of it, he felt that getting the answer he wanted was enough, as long as it wasn't Fu Xi or Nü Wa, with his cultivation and divine power, what's there to fear? At this moment, Zhong Xiong's courage surged, and he couldn't help but let out a silly laugh. Of course, in other people's eyes, it was just a foolish smile. At this moment, without even using any magical powers, he simply tensed his muscles, exerting a slight force outward, "crack crack" several sharp sounds rang out, and those specially-made beast tendons snapped into several segments. The brother and sister duo stared in shock.

  Zhuang Xiong broke free from the rope, and without being polite, he took a few steps forward to the table, grabbed Nüwa's teacup and gulped down a few mouthfuls. He then sat down with a thud, only then did he laugh and say: "You should have told me earlier, I wouldn't have known you were Fuxi and Nüwa if you hadn't said so." It wasn't that Zhuang Xiong was arrogant, but rather because although his cultivation level wasn't high, he had accumulated countless years of experience, at least tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of years. His magical powers were truly formidable, not to mention the fact that he also had the unparalleled divine power as a backing. As the saying goes, "one power can subdue ten gatherings", and with this kind of ability, one would have nothing to fear. Moreover, this method of resolving disputes was personally passed down by the great god Pangu, it was a traditional classic negotiation technique.

  The big man saw Zhuang Xiong being so rude, using his sister's used quilt to drink tea, and his face suddenly turned black. He was about to slap the table and stand up, but his sister's eyes flashed with a strange light. She quickly stopped him, smiled slightly, and said to Zhuang Xiong: "Brother Dao's magical powers are boundless, and his divine power is astonishing. The world can be conquered, why still care about Fuxi and Nüwa? What kind of magical powers do these two people have that make Brother Dao so wary? Can you tell me?" The big man listened and was also stunned, slowly sitting back down.

  Zhuang Xiong didn't think much and said, "Forget about that for now, let's talk about our own business. I was trapped in the Not Weekly Mountain last year and just escaped recently. I didn't expect to end up under the girl's bed when I came out. It was an honest mistake, a misunderstanding. If you don't believe me, both of you can go check the exit hole where I escaped from. However, I still committed a wrongdoing against the girl. But since both of you also plotted against me last time, let's just call it even this time, okay?"

  The two siblings were both stunned, exchanging a few glances with each other. The younger sister said: "Alright, I believe this is just a misunderstanding. It's just a small matter after all. But it's actually my brother and I who have been living in seclusion for tens of thousands of years, never leaving, and rarely hearing about the affairs of the Primordial Chaos. We're quite curious about that Daoist friend, Nuwa Fuxi - are they close friends of yours? What kind of divine abilities do they possess? Can you tell me more about it?"

  Now, everyone, if it were you, could you say it?

  Zhuang Xiong naturally refused to speak, and even if he did, it would be impossible to explain clearly. He quickly changed the subject: "I've been trapped in these mountains for who knows how many years, do you know what major events have occurred in the world of Jianghu recently?"

  The two siblings exchanged a few quick glances, and this time the rough-looking man spoke up, saying: "My sister and I have lived in these mountains for a long time, never leaving. We only know that the Great War of the Three Clans has been over for several thousand years. Recently, Mount Taiwu has been quiet, with no major incidents occurring."

  Zhuang Xiong's mind turned rapidly, the great war of the three clans had passed, but the great war of the witches and demons had not yet begun. The vast expanse was peaceful, it seemed that Hong Jun had not yet become a saint to lecture on the Tao. So, could the seat in the Purple Mansion be contested? It seemed that all the powerful beings who came to the Vast Expanse had become saints, even if they hadn't, they were destined to be indestructible existences. If I fell far behind, wouldn't it be very embarrassing? Alright, let's contest it then.

  Zhuang Xiong's side had begun to lose his mind, and on the other side, the brother and sister exchanged a few glances. The younger sister spoke up: "Brother Zhuang has just escaped from danger and must be exhausted, and was also injured by my elder brother. If you don't mind, why not rest here for a while before making further plans?"

  Zhuang Xiong sank into thought, and since he was new to this place, even if he wanted to find Hong Jun San Qing, there wasn't a good place to go for the time being. It would be better to calm down and think slowly before making plans. However, this brother and sister were not kind people. First, they launched a sneak attack with a blunt instrument, and later they even dared to try to skin him alive to make a skirt, extract his tendons to make a whip, and grind his bones into fertilizer. He had to be careful. But with his current abilities, what was he afraid of?

  Zhuang Xiong, who had understood, didn't stand on ceremony either and stayed after hearing the noise.

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  In the room, two siblings were exchanging opinions.

  "Sister said: 'Brother, what's your opinion on today's matter?'"

  "Brother said: 'Hmph, even if it's a misunderstanding, that kid got off easy.'"

  Sister rolled her eyes and said, "Brother, it was just a misunderstanding. The key point now is that you and I have never left this place, nor have we seen any outsiders. How did that person know about us two? And why do they look at us differently?"

  Fuxi thought for a moment, then calculated again and shook his head: "This person's cultivation is very high, and their foundation is deep. I can't figure it out for the time being. Now he has become vigilant, so we may not be able to find out anything. However, looking at him taking advantage today, he still calmly admits his mistakes, speaks reasonably, and takes a fair stance. He shouldn't be a bad person. Although he looks at us differently, there is no malice, but rather a hint of respect. It's okay if we can't understand it now; there will always be a day when the truth comes to light. Why not make friends with him and plot slowly? With such abilities, he should be able to keep us safe. Isn't my sister eager to visit the vast wilderness?"

  Nüwa thought for a moment and nodded: "Brother is right, I was overthinking."

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